1. 4-273-940-13(1)Digital HD Video Table of contentsCamera RecorderGetting started Recording/Playback Operating Guide Advanced operations Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick referenceHXR-NX70E/NX70P

2. Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) Component A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) USB Adaptor Cable (1) Lens hood with lens cover (1) To attach the lens hood with lens cover, see page 14. Wind Screen (1), Microphone (ECM- XM1) (1) XLR Adaptor (1) Large eyecup (1) See page 27 for the memory card you can use Wireless Remote Commander (1) with this camcorder. A button-type lithium battery is already installed. Remove the insulation sheet before Using the camcorder using the Wireless Remote Commander. Do not hold the camcorder by the following Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1) parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. CD-ROM Content Management Utility (1) ViewfinderLens hood with lens cover CD-ROM Manuals for Digital HD Video Camera Recorder (1) Operating Guide (2) LCD ScreenMicrophoneGB 3. The camcorder is dustrain proof. See card with your camcorder before the first useAbout dustrain proof performance of the (p. 58). Formatting the memory card will erasecamcorder (p. 6).all the data stored on it and the data will beirrecoverable. Save your important data on yourMenu items, LCD panel, viewfinder and PC etc.lens Before starting to record, test the recording A menu item that is grayed out is not available function to make sure the image and sound areunder the current recording or playback recorded without any problems.conditions. Compensation for the contents of recordings The LCD screen and viewfinder are cannot be provided, even if recording ormanufactured using extremely high-precision playback is not possible due to a malfunction oftechnology, so over 99.99% of the pixels arethe camcorder, recording media, etc.operational for effective use. However, there TV color systems differ depending on themay be some tiny black points and/or bright country/region. To view your recordings on apoints (white, red, blue, or green in color) that TV, you need a PAL system-based TV.appear constantly on the LCD screen. These Television programs, films, video tapes,points are normal results of the manufacturingand other materials may be copyrighted.process and do not affect the recording in anyUnauthorized recording of such materials mayway.be contrary to the copyright laws. Use the camcorder in accordance with localregulations. Because of the way that the image device(CMOS sensor) reads out image signals, thefollowing phenomena may occur. The subjects passing by the frame rapidlymight appear crooked depending on therecording conditions. (This phenomenon may Black points be notable in displays having high motionresolution.) White, red, blue or green points Horizontal lines appear on the screen duringrecording under fluorescent lights. The Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder or thephenomena can be reduced by adjusting thelens to direct sunlight for long periods of timeshutter speed (p. 50).may cause malfunctions. Images on the screen look horizontally Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might causedivided when a subject is lighted with a flash.your camcorder to malfunction. Take imagesThe phenomena can be reduced by using aof the sun only in low light conditions, such asslower shutter speed.at dusk.Notes on playing backAbout language setting You may not be able to play back normally The on-screen displays in each local languageimages recorded on your camcorder with otherare used for illustrating the operatingdevices. Also, you may not be able to play backprocedures. Change the screen language beforeimages recorded on other devices with yourusing the camcorder if necessary (p. 22).camcorder.On recording Standard (STD) image quality movies recordedon SD memory cards cannot be played on AV To ensure stable operation of the memoryequipment of other manufacturers.card, it is recommended to format the memoryGB 4. DVD media recorded with HD imageWhen the camcorder is connected to a quality (high definition) computer or accessories DVD media recorded with high definition Do not try to format the recording media of the image quality (HD) can be played back withcamcorder using a computer. If you do so, your devices that are compatible with the AVCHDcamcorder may not operate correctly. standard. You cannot play discs recorded with When connecting the camcorder to another high definition image quality (HD) with DVD device with communication cables, be sure to players/recorders as they are not compatibleinsert the connector plug in the correct way. with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal recorded with the AVCHD format (highwill damage the terminal and may result in a definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD malfunction of the camcorder. player/recorder, you may not be able to eject When the camcorder is connected to other the disc. devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do not Save all your recorded image data turn off the power. The image data that has To prevent your image data from being lost, been recorded may be lost. save all your recorded images on external media periodically. To save images on your computer,If you cannot record/play back images, see page 71, and to save images on external perform [Format] devices, see page 64. If you repeat recording/deleting images for The type of discs or media on which the imagesa long time, fragmentation of data occurs on can be saved depend on the [ REC Mode]the recording media. Images cannot be saved selected when the images were recorded. or recorded. In such a case, save your images Movies recorded with [50p Quality ] can on some type of external media first, and then be saved using external media (p. 66). Movies perform [Format] by touching (MENU) recorded with [Highest Quality] can be [Setup] [Rec/Media SET] [Format] saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs the desired medium . (p. 57, 66). Notes on optional accessories Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Be sure to turn off the camcorder before Genuine Sony accessories may not be available moving the battery pack or AC Adaptor.in some countries/regions. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the About this manual, illustrations and DC plug.on-screen displays The example images used in this manual for Note on the camcorder/battery packillustration purposes are captured using a temperature digital still camera, and therefore may appear When the temperature of the camcorder different from images and screen indicators that or battery pack becomes extremely high or actually appear on your camcorder. And, the extremely low, you may not be able to recordillustrations of your camcorder and its screen or play back on the camcorder, due to the indication are exaggerated or simplified for protection features of the camcorder beingunderstandability. activated in such situations. In this case, an In this manual, the internal memory and the indicator appears on the LCD screen (p. 105) or memory card are called recording media. on the viewfinder.GB 5. In this manual, the DVD disc recorded withhigh definition image quality (HD) is calledAVCHD recording disc. Design and specifications of your camcorderand accessories are subject to change withoutnotice.Notes on use Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, therecording media may be damaged, recordedimages may be impossible to play back or maybe lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the ACCESSlamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptorfrom the camcorder, or applying mechanicalshock or vibration to the camcorder when the(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31) or theACCESS lamp (p. 28) are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), donot crash the camcorder against an object. GB 6. About dustrain proof performance of the camcorderSecurely close the battery or jack cover. The main unit of the camcorder has Water is more likely to enter the camcorder been proven (by our performance test)if the jack cover is open. to reach dustrain proof performance requirements equivalent to IEC60529 IP54. Sudden rain or fugitive dust will not affect operation of the camcorder. Dustproof performance (IP5x): enclosure does not allow such ingress of dust as to cause harmful effects. The enclosure is not completely dust-tight, however, and is not guaranteed to protect against extreme dust exposure. Rainproof performance (IPx4): enclosure that does not allow splashing of water from any directions to cause harmful effects. The Do not use the camcorder in places camcorder is not protected against pressurized where it may be subjected to rain or water, such as from a shower or tap, etc.dust with accessories attached. When the XLR Adaptor or other accessory isThe supplied XLR Adaptor and AC Adaptor attached, or cables are connected, the dust are not dustrain proof. rain proof performance of the camcorder may be compromised. Be careful not to allow dust or water to enter the camcorder. Make sure to use the camcorder properly, observing the following points, as damage caused by misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the camcorder is not covered by warranty. Do not use the camcorder underwater. The camcorder is not waterproof, and should not be used underwater. NeverOn use and care immerse the camcorder in water. Sand, hair, or dirt, etc., trapped in the sealinggasket of the battery or jack cover may lead towater entering the camcorder. Wipe the areaclean with a soft cloth. Scratches or deformation of the sealing gasketmay lead to water entering the camcorder.If the sealing gasket becomes scratched ordeformed, consult your Sony dealer or localauthorized Sony service facility.GB 7. The drain on the lower side is designed to expelany water or sand entering via the clearance ofthe zoom lever. Drain If sand caught in the parts of the camcorderimpairs their movement, remove the sand witha blower, etc., and then operate them repeatedly.GB 8. Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Notes on use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About dustrain proof performance of the camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6On use and care.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Getting started Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood with lens cover.. . . . . . . . . 12 Attaching the XLR Adaptor.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Attaching the microphone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Attaching the lens hood with lens cover.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Step 2: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing the language setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The LCD panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Changing the display on the LCD screen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 The viewfinder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Step 5: Preparing the recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Selecting recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Inserting a memory card.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Recording/Playback Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Recording movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Shooting photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Playback on the camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Operating the camcorder while playing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Viewing photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Connecting a monitor or a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Connecting to component/HDMI input jack(s).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Connecting to S VIDEO/video input jacks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39GB 9. Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Zooming.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adjusting the focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using the expanded focus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Using the Tracking focus function.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Table of contents Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec).. . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording in dark places (NightShot). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Recording information on your location (GPS).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Displaying the histogram.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Recording in mirror mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Setting time data.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Registering My Button.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Adjusting manually.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Adjusting the iris.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Adjusting the gain.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Adjusting the shutter speed.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Adjusting white balance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Audio setup.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using the internal microphone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using an external microphone (sold separately).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Using the supplied microphone.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjusting the recording level.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Reducing wind noise .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Using an external audio device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Setting the image quality and recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Selecting high definition image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Selecting the frame rate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Selecting the recording mode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Performing the format.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Making good use of your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Copying images.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Dividing a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Capturing a photo from a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62GB 10. Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64The devices on which the created disc can be played back.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Saving desired movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder.. . . . . . . 68 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc... . . . . . .70 Saving images with a computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Step 1 Checking the computer system.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Step 2 Installing the supplied software Content Management Utility.. . . . .72 Customizing your camcorder Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Operating menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Camera/Audio (Items for customized shooting). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Rec/Media SET (Items for setting up image quality or the recording media).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 TC/UB (Items for setting up the time code or user bit).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Edit/Copy (Items for editing).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Setup (Other setup items).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Additional information Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98. Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . 108 Expected recording time of movies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Expected number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Using your camcorder abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 File/folder structure on the recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113GB10 11. Maintenance and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114About the AVCHD format.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114About GPS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114About the memory card.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116About handling of your camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Table of contentsQuick referenceScreen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124Parts and controls.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Wireless Remote Commander. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130GB11 12. Getting started Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone and lens hood with lens cover You do not need to attach the XLR Adaptor or microphone when you use the internal microphone. Attaching the XLR AdaptorAccessory shoeXLR Adaptor Active Interface Shoe Attach the XLR Adaptor to the accessory shoe on the camcorder andtighten the screw of the XLR Adaptor. Connect the plug of the XLR Adaptor to the Active Interface Shoe of thecamcorder.GB1 13. When detaching the XLR AdaptorUnplug the connector plug of the XLR Adaptor from the Active Interface Shoe beforehand.Detach the XLR Adaptor after having loosened the screw of the XLR Adaptor.Attaching the microphoneMicrophone holder Getting startedINPUT1 jackRelease lever Attach the wind screen to the microphone . Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder and open the cover. Align the convex part of the microphone with the concave part of the holder, and then place the microphone into the holder. Close the cover and lock the stopper securely. Be sure to place the microphone with the model name (ECM-XM1) facing upward. Connect the plug of the microphone to the INPUT1 jack.GB1 14. Put the microphone cable into the cable holder.Hook the cable in the outer cable holder.See page 52 on the settings for the audio recording. When detaching the microphone cable Detach the microphone from the microphone holder. Unplug the microphone plug while pressing the release lever down. Attaching the lens hood with lens cover Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder (), and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it is locked.PUSH (lens hood release) buttonGB1 15. To remove the lens hood with lens coverTurn the lens hood in the opposite direction to the arrow in the illustration while pressingthe PUSH (lens hood release) button. Tips If you attach or remove a 37mm (1 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood with lenscover.To open or close the shutter of the lens hood with lens coverMove the lens cover lever to OPEN to open the lens cover, and move the lever to CLOSE toGetting startedclose the lens cover. GB 1 16. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switchCHG(charge)lamp DC plugAlign the markon the DC plugwith that on the To the wall outlet DC IN jack. (wall socket) AC Adaptor DC IN jackPower cord(Mains lead) You can charge the InfoLITHIUM battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes You cannot attach the InfoLITHIUM battery pack NP-FV30/FV50. 1Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (the default setting). 2Open the battery cover () after opening the LCD screen ().GB1 17. 3 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until itclicks.Getting started Fit the grooves of the battery pack into those of the camcorder, and slide the battery pack in.4 Close the LCD screen of the camcorder () after closing the battery cover().Close the cover until the gap is cleared.5 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to yourcamcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns offwhen the battery pack is fully charged. GB 1 18. 6 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery packCharging time NP-FV70 (supplied) 195 NP-FV100 390 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F). Tips See page 108 for the recording/playback time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen. To remove the battery pack Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Open the battery cover after opening the LCD screen (p. 16). Slide the battery release lever in the direction of the arrow, and then remove the battery pack.Battery release lever Close the LCD screen after closing the battery cover (p. 17).GB1 19. To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power sourceMake the same connections as Step 2: Charging the battery pack (p. 16). Even if the batterypack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.Charging the battery pack abroadYou can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied withyour camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.Getting startedNotes on the battery pack When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make surethat the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 31), the ACCESS lamp (p. 28) are turned off. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low.Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high.Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.Notes on the AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor fromthe wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. Thismay cause a malfunction. GB 1 20. Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. MODE lampPress and hold the greenbutton.POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. To set the date and time again, touch(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [DateTime Setting] [DateTime]. When an item is not on the screen, touch / until the item appears.GB0 21. 4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Getting started5 Select the date format, then touch [Next].6 Select the date and time, touch[Next] . / to set the value, then touchThe clock starts. Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on therecording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch(MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] . If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel (p. 119). Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ] (p. 96) and [AutoArea ADJ] (p. 97) set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, dependingon the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ] and [Auto AreaADJ] to [Off].Tips You can embed date and time in the recording data (p. 84).GB1 22. To turn off the power Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Touch(MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a desired language .GB 23. Step 4: Making setting adjustments beforerecordingThe LCD panelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle ().Getting started 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorderTips You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with [LCD Brightness ] (p. 94).Changing the display on the LCD screenPress the DISPLAY button to cycle the screen display in the following order: detailed display simple display nondisplay.DISPLAY button Tips In the default setting, the screen display changes to the simple display after about 4 seconds ([DisplaySetting], p. 94). The display changes to the detailed display when you touch anywhere on the screenexcept the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items. about 4sec after GB 24. The viewfinder When you make recording with the viewfinder, close the LCD panel. If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment lever located beneath the viewfinder.Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Notes You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is not amalfunction. The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media. Tips You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight from [VF Back Light] (p. 94). If the image is not clear in the viewfinder If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright circumstances, use the supplied large eyecup. To attach the large eyecup, stretch it slightly and align it with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder. You can attach the large eyecup facing either the right or left side. Large eyecup (supplied)Attach with theprotruding partat the top.GB 25. NotesDo not remove the pre-attached eyecup. Getting startedGB 26. Step 5: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.*Memory card Internal memory * In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. Tips See page 109 for the recordable time of movies. See page 110 for the number of recordable photos.Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Rec/Media SET] [Media Select]. The [Media Select] screen appears. Touch the desired recording medium, then touch . Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.Recording media iconInserting a memory card Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.GB 27. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed ClassDescribed in this manualMemory Stick PRODuo media (Mark2) Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO- Duo mediaHG Duo mediaGetting startedSD memory cardSDHC memory cardClass 4 or fasterSD cardSDXC memory card** Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AVdevices not supporting the exFAT file system that is used for SDXC memory cards by connecting thecamcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment issupporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and theformat screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost. Operation with all memory cards is not assured. Memory Stick PRO Duo media, half the size of Memory Stick, or standard size SD cards can be usedfor this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause amalfunction. Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified tooperate with your camcorder. NotesA MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Slide the OPEN/LOCK knob to OPEN, and then open the cover. OPEN/LOCK knob GB 28. Insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.ACCESS lamp (memorycard/internal memory)Memory card ACCESSlamp Note the direction of notched corner.The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a newmemory card. Wait until the screen disappears. Close the cover, and then slide the OPEN/LOCK knob to LOCK. Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card (p. 58). Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.GB 29. To eject the memory cardOpen the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.Getting started GB 30. Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on a memory card. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 26. 1Fasten the grip belt. 2Open the shutter of the lens hood with lens cover by sliding the lenscover lever to OPEN. 3Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button.Press and hold the greenbutton.GB0 31. Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo [STBY] [REC]Recording/Playback START/STOP buttonMODE button Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. The recording lamp lights up during recording (p. 127). To stop recording, press START/STOP again.To capture smilesIn the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smileof a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 85). When the camcorder detects facesduring movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 85).Capturing a photoSmile Detection frame(Orange)Face Detection frame (White) GB 1 32. Notes The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. ACCESS lamp (p. 28) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips See page 109 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec, p. 45). [SteadyShot] is set to [Standard] in the default setting. You can adjust the focus, etc. automatically by specifying the priority subject. (Tracking focus function, p. 44). You can set the recording lamp not to turn on (p. 95). You can capture photos from recorded movies (p. 62). You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching (MENU) [Rec/Media SET] [Media Info]. The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [Safety Zone] (p. 88), and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide. Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, touch(MENU) [Setup] [(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . You can embed date and time in the recording data (p. 84).Shooting photosPHOTO buttonMODE button Flashes Lights up (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photoGBWhen disappears, the photo is recorded. 33. Press MODE to turn on the(Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Tips See page 110 on the recordable number of photos. To change the image size, touch(MENU) [Rec/Media SET] [ Image Size] a desired Recording/Playbacksetting . You cannot record photos whileis displayed.Using MY ButtonOn the recording screen of movies or photos, thee My Buttons are assigned as a shortcut toMENU items.You can register MENU items that you use frequently on My Buttons (p. 48). Tips In the default setting, [Gain] (p. 50), [Shutter Speed] (p. 81), [AE Shift] (p. 81) are registered.GB 34. Playback.on.the.camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on a memory card are played. Tips To change the recording media, see page 26. The camcorder displays recorded images in an event automatically, based on the date and time. 1Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. Press and hold the green button. 2Press(View Images).(View Images) buttonThe Event View screen appears after some seconds. 3Touch /to select the desired event (). To the MENU screen EventsGB 35. / : To the previous/next event Event name Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Change Event Scale buttonThe Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar. Touch(Change Event Scale button ) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can changethe time range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes thenumber of the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.4 Recording/PlaybackTouch an image you want to view.Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE](movies only), [ PHOTO] (photos only), or [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies andphotos mixed). To go back to the Event View screen/ : Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the buttonscrolls the index screen.) Change to the movie/photo recording mode Event title Switch Image Type button Movie Photo () appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch themovie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.GB 36. Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen.Volume adjustmentDeleteContextTo stop* NextPrevious To fast-forward*To fast-reverse* To pause*/play * These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie. Notes You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder. Tips Touching thebutton on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you to use those functions easily. When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen. Touch/during pause to play back movies slowly. As you repeat touching / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. The recording date, time, and shooting conditions, and coordinates are recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can display it during playback by touching (MENU) [Setup] [(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies, touch adjust with /.GB 37. Viewing photosYou can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figurebelow will be displayed when you select [ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Typebutton on the Event Index screen.Delete Context Recording/PlaybackPrevious Next To start/stop slide showTips To repeat Slideshow, touch [Slideshow Set].GB 38. Connecting a monitor or a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of monitor or TV is connected, and the connectors used.HDMI OUT jack A/V RemoteConnector Connecting to component/HDMI input jack(s) When the recording quality is high definition image quality (HD), the movies are played back in high definition image quality (HD). When the recording quality is standard image quality (STD), the movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).Monitor/TV To component input jacksComponent A/Vcable (supplied) To audio input jacks To HDMI input jackHDMI cable (soldseparately) Signal flowGB 39. Connecting to S VIDEO/video input jacksWhen movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back instandard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recorded with standard imagequality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).Monitor/TV To S VIDEO/ audio input jacks Recording/Playback A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) To audio/video input jacks A/V connecting cable (supplied) Signal flowGB 40. List of the output resolution [ /Output resolution [HDMI/Component] Setting] (p. 93) HDMIComponent (p. 56)1080p/576i 1080p1080p720p/576i 720p 720pHD1080i/576i1080i 1080i Quality 576p 576p 576p 576i 576i 576i1080p/576i576i 576i720p/576i 576i 576iSTD1080i/576i576i 576i Quality 576p 576p 576p 576i 576i 576i Notes When the [Frame Rate] is set to [50p], 720p and 576p are not output during recording. [HDMI/Component] is set to [720p/576i] or [576p], the screen is blank during recording. When you connect with component A/V cable If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. When you connect with HDMI cable Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder. Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may result. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [Down Convert Type] to [Squeeze], [Letter Box] or [Edge Crop] according to your TV (p. 93). When you connect with A/V connecting cable with S-Video When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs to the audio input jack of your TV. This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable.GB0 41. When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white (leftchannel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the inputselector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). Notes When you play back standard definition image quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not compatiblewith the 16:9 signal, record movies with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch (MENU) [Rec/Media SET] [Wide Rec] [4:3] (p. 89). When the A/V connecting cable is used to output movies, movies are output with standard definition Recording/Playbackimage quality (STD). This camcorder is not compatible with BRAVIA sync.If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor (EUROCONNECTOR)Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to view playback pictures. TV/VCR Tips If you connect your camcorder to the TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the orderof priority of the TV input jacks is as follows:HDMI/component S VIDEO video HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. TheHDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio.GB1 42. Advanced operationsUseful functions forrecording movies and angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) forphotos telephoto. You can magnify images up to 14 times zooming, when [ SteadyShot] is set to Zooming [Active].You can magnify images up to 10 times the Tipsoriginal size with the power zoom lever. You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoomYou can magnify images also with / onto a greater level.the LCD screen. Adjusting the zoom using manual ring Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch to ZOOM. ZOOM/FOCUS/IRISswitch Rotate the manual ring. You can zoom at the desired speed. Fine adjustment is also possible.Manual ring Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle)(Telephoto)Move the power zoom lever slightly for aslower zoom. Move it further for a fasterzoom. Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoomlever. If you move your finger off the powerzoom lever, the operation sound of the powerzoom lever may also be recorded. Notes You cannot change the zoom speed with theTurn the manual ring at a moderate speed. If/ button on the LCD screen. you turn it too fast, the zoom speed may lag The minimum possible distance between behind the manual ring rotation speed, or zoomcamcorder and subject while maintaining sharp operation sound may also be recorded.GBfocus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide 43. Adjusting the focus Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch to FOCUS. FOCUS is assigned to the manual ring . Rotate the manual ring andadjust the focus. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any farther. changes to when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer.Advanced operationsFor focusing manually The minimum possible distance betweencamcorder and subject while maintaining sharpfocus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wideangle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) forYou can adjust the focus manually fortelephoto.different recording conditions. It is easier to focus on the subject when youUse this function in the following cases. use the zoom function. Move the power zoom To record a subject behind a window coveredlever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, with raindrops.and then, towards W (wide angle) to adjust the To record horizontal stripes.zoom for recording. To record a subject with little contrast When you want to record a close-up image of between the subject and its background.a subject, move the power zoom lever towards When you want to focus on a subject in the W (wide angle) to fully magnify the image, then background.adjust the focus.To restore automatic adjustmentPush the FOCUS button again. disappears and the automatic focusadjustment is restored. To record a stationary subject using a tripod.Tips The focal distance information (for when it is During recording or standby,dark and hard to adjust the focus) appears forpush the FOCUS button .about 3 seconds in the following cases. (It willnot be displayed correctly if you are using a appears.conversion lens (sold separately)). When you change the focus setting fromautomatically to manually GB 44. When you adjust focus manuallyWhen you touch a point other than a You can also adjust focus by touching face (MENU) [Camera/Audio] [ (Manual A double-lined frame appears at the point Settings)] [Focus]. you touch and the camcorder adjusts the focus automatically. Using the expanded focus Touch the face or a point you want to track. EXPANDED FOCUS button Push the EXPANDED FOCUS button to magnify the center of the screen by about The double-lined frame is displayed. 2.0 times. It will be easier to confirm the To stop tracking, touch / that focus setting during manual focusing. The appears on the right of the LCD screen. screen returns to the original size when you press the button again. Notes The subject you touched may not be detected, Notes depending on the surrounding brightness or Even though the image appears expanded onhairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch thethe screen, the recorded image is not expanded.subject again when you record. If you want to track a face, set the [Face Using the Tracking focus function Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting). If you touch the subject you want to track Tips on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks The double-lined frame around a face targeted that subject and adjust the focus, etc. for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched disappears from the When you touch a face LCD screen, the subject selected in [Face A double-lined frame appears around the Detection] (p. 85) has priority. If the face you face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, touched returns to the screen, that face has color and exposure automatically. priority.GB 45. Notes Capturing smiles automatically may appear when the capacity of the (Smile Shutter)recording media is not enough or when yourecord photos continuously. You cannot recordA photo is recorded automatically whenphotos whileis displayed.the camcorder detects the smile of a person Depending on the [REC Mode] orduring movie recording ([Dual Capture][Frame Rate] selected,appears on theis the default setting) (page 85). An orangeLCD screen and you may not be able to use theframe appears around a face targeted forDual Rec function.possible smile detection shot. Tips When the MODE lamp is set to (Movie),the size of photos becomes [12.3M] (16:9) or[9.2M] (4:3). You can record photos during recordingAdvanced operationsstandby in the same way as when the (Photo)lamp is turned on. However, when the framerate is set to [25p], you cannot record photos Notes while the camcorder is in movie recording When the frame rate and the recording mode.mode are set to [50i]/[Highest Quality]or [50p]/[50p Quality], you cannot useRecording in dark placesthe Smile Shutter function while recordingmovies. Furthermore, when the frame rate is(NightShot)set to [25p], you cannot use the Smile Shutterfunction, either. Smiles may not be detected depending onrecording conditions, subject conditions, andthe setting of your camcorder. Tips You can select the subject that has priorityfor face detection and smile detection with[Face Detection] (p. 85). When you specify thepriority subject by touching the detection frameon the LCD screen, the face with a double-linedframe has priority. If a smile is not detected, set [Smile Sensitivity]Infrared port(p. 86). NIGHTSHOT button Recording high quality photosWhen you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, during movie recording (Dual Rec)and you can record images even in totalYou can record photos during moviedarkness.recording by pressing PHOTO.Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel theNightShot function. GB 46. Notes Notes The NightShot function uses infrared light. It may take a while before the camcorder starts Therefore, do not cover the infrared port withtriangulating. your fingers or other objects. If the camcorder cannot triangulate, the Make sure to remove the lens hood with lens following operations may resolve the issue. cover (supplied) as it may prevent the proper Move to a place where radio signals are easier operation of the infrared function.to receive. Remove the conversion lens (sold separately). Make sure the GPS antenna is not obstructed Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 81) whenby a hand, etc. (p. 128). it is hard to focus automatically. Do not use the NightShot function in bright Tips places. This may cause a malfunction. In the following situations, the current location Set [Low Lux] (p. 81) when you record photos of the camcorder shown on the map may be with color images in dim light. different from the actual location. The margin of error can be as wide as several hundred meters. Recording information on your When the camcorder receives GPS signals location (GPS)that have been reflected off surrounding buildings. The camcorder records information on When the GPS signal is too weak. the location when movies or photos are To display recorded location information, recorded (the default setting). perform (MENU) [Setup] [(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] GPS triangulating status[Coordinates].Searching for theEstablishing priorities for locationsatellites information See page 95. If you do not want to record locationNumber of dots informationchanges Perform (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [GPS Setting] [Off].Unable toTriangulating triangulateUnable to Triangulating meters record locationinformationGB 47. areas of the picture while the right area showsDisplaying the histogramthe brighter areas. You can also display the histogram by touching (MENU) [Camera/Audio] [(Shooting Assist)] [Histogram]Recording in mirror modeHISTOGRAM buttonAdvanced operationsWhen you press the HISTOGRAM button,the [Histogram] window appears on thescreen. The histogram graphically displaysthe distribution of tones within an image,and is useful for adjusting exposure. Thehistogram will not be recorded.Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the 80camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degreesto the lens side ().Pixels Tips A mirror-image of the subject appears on the Darker BrighterLCD screen, but the image will be normal whenrecorded.Brightness The picture is not displayed in the viewfinder .Lines of brightness level set with [Zebra]Setting time data() and brightness level 100 () aredisplayed. Press the HISTOGRAM button The camcorder records moviesto cycle the display of lines of brightness accompanied by time data, such as timelevel in the following order: nondisplay code and user bit.only and .To change the time code and user bit NotesSelect the item to be displayed by touching The histogram is not displayed when using(MENU) [TC/UB] [TC/UBdigital zoom.Disp].Tips The left area on the graph shows the darker GB 48. To preset the time code Registering My Button Touch (MENU) [TC/UB] [TC Preset].You can register MENU items that you use Select the 2 digits you want to set, then frequently on My Buttons (p. 33). set the value with /.You can set the time code between Touch(MENU) [Camera/00:00:00:00 and 23:59:59:24. Audio] [ (Shooting Assist)] Set other digits by repeating step and [My Button]. touch [OK]. To reset the time code Select with / and touch You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00) the menu you want to register. by touching (MENU) [TC/UB] [TC Preset] [Reset]. To reset the time code using the Wireless Remote Commander You can reset the time code (00:00:00:00) also by pressing the TC RESET button on the Wireless Remote Commander. To preset the user bit Touch the button you want to Touch (MENU) [TC/UB] customize. [UB Preset]. Select the 2 digits you want to set, then set the value with /. Set other digits by repeating step and touch [OK]. To reset the user bit You can reset the user bit (00 00 00 00) by touching (MENU) [TC/UB] Touchto finish setting. [UB Preset] [Reset]. Tips See page 75 for MENU items you can register.GB 49. Adjusting manuallylight decreases the more that you close theaperture (increasing F value). The current Fvalue appears on the screen. During recording or standby, setthe AUTO/MANUAL switch toMAN. When the iris is automaticallyadjusted, press the IRIS button. next to the iris value disappears, orAdvanced operations the iris value appears on the screen. Set the ZOOM/FOCUS/IRIS switch to IRIS. The iris is assigned to the manual ring.You can adjust the iris, gain, shutter speedor white balance manually. Adjust the iris with the manualSet the AUTO/MANUAL switch to ring .MAN. Notes If you set the AUTO/MANUAL switch to TipsAUTO, manual adjustments of iris, gain, shutter The F value becomes close to F3.4 as the zoomspeed, white balance are canceled.position changes from W to T even when you [AE Shift] is not effective temporarily while open the aperture by setting the F value loweryou adjust the iris, gain and shutter speed all than F3.4, such as F1.8.manually. The range of focus, an important effect of theaperture, is called the depth of field. The depthAdjusting the irisof field gets shallower as the aperture is opened,and deeper as the aperture is closed. Use theYou can manually adjust the iris to control aperture creatively to obtain the desired effectthe volume of the light entering the lens. By in your photography. This is handy for making the backgroundadjusting the iris, you can change or closeblurred or sharp.( ) the aperture of the lens, which is You can adjust the iris by touchingexpressed as an F value between F1.8 and(MENU) [Camera/Audio] F9.6. The volume of the light increases [(Manual Settings)] [IRIS].the more that you open the aperture(decreasing F value). The volume of theGB 50. To use automatic iris adjustmentTo adjust the gain automatically temporarily Set [Gain] to [Auto]. Keep pressing the IRIS PUSH AUTOThe gain value disappears. button (). The iris is adjusted automatically while the button is pressed.Adjusting the shutter speed To adjust the iris automaticallyYou can manually adjust and fix the shutter Press the IRIS button .speed. You can make a moving subject The iris value disappears, orappears next look still or emphasize the movement of to the iris value.a moving subject by adjusting the shutter speed. Adjusting the gain You can adjust the gain manually when you During recording or standby, set do not want to use the AGC (automatic the AUTO/MANUAL switch to gain control).MAN. During recording or standby, set Touch [Manual]. the AUTO/MANUAL switch to MAN. Touch [Manual]. Change the shutter speed by touching -/+.You can adjust the shutter speed in arange of 1/6 second through 1/10000 Select the gain value betweensecond.The denominator of the set shutter 0 dB and 21 dB, and then touchspeed appears on the screen. For .example, [100] appears on the screen next to the gain value disappears, orwhen you set the shutter speed to 1/100 the gain value appears on the screen.second. The larger the value on thescreen, the faster the shutter speed. Tips You can adjust the gain by touching Tips(MENU) [Camera/Audio] It is difficult to focus automatically at a [ (Manual Settings)] [Gain]. lower shutter speed. Manual focusing withGB0 51. your camcorder attached to a tripod is Autorecommended.The white balance is adjusted automatically. When recording under fluorescent lamps,sodium lamps, or mercury lamps, the picture Outdoor ( )may flicker or change colors, or may have The white balance is appropriately adjustedhorizontal bands of noise. You may be able to for the following recording conditions:improve the situation by adjusting the shutter Outdoorsspeed. Night views, neon signs and fireworks You can adjust the shutter speed by touching Sunrise or sunset (MENU) [ (Manual Settings)] Under daylight fluorescent lamps[Shutter Speed].Indoor ()To adjust the shutter speed The white balance is appropriately adjustedautomatically for the following recording conditions: IndoorsSet [Shutter Speed] to [Auto].Advanced operations At party scenes or studios where theThe shutter speed value disappears, or lighting conditions change quicklyappears next to the shutter speed value. Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like colorAdjusting white balancelampsYou can adjust the color balance to the One Push ( )The white balance will be adjustedrecording environment.according to the ambient light. Touch [ ]. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. Touch [ ]. Notes During recording or standby, set Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust thethe AUTO/MANUAL switch tocolor in [One Push] under white or cool whiteMAN. fluorescent lamps. When you select [One Push], keep framing white objects. Touch(MENU) [Camera/ While the camcorder is recording a movie,Audio] [ (Manual Settings)]is grayed out and [One Push] cannot be set. [White Balance]. Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder Touch the desired item.outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim your camcorder at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment. GB 1 52. Audio setup When the white balance has been set with [OneYou can select the method for inputting Push], if the lighting conditions changed by sound on the camcorder from 3 types; bringing your camcorder outdoors from insideinternal microphone, MIC input jack or the house, or vice versa, you need to redo theXLR Adaptor. [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance. Depending on the connection status ofMIC input jack and XLR Adaptor, the order To adjust the white balanceof priority to be selected is as follows: automaticallyMIC input jack XLR Adaptor internal Set [White Balance] to [Auto]. microphoneUsing the internal microphoneInternal microphoneDetach the XLR Adaptor when you use theinternal microphone. You can record stereosound. Tips Set [Int. Mic. Sensitivity] to [High] when thesound is quiet. To reduce wind noise, set [Int. Mic. Wind NR]to [On] (p. 86).GB 53. Using an external microphone(sold separately) Advanced operationsMIC input jackWhen an external microphone is connectedto the MIC input jack, sound is switched tothat of the external microphone.Sound is not switched during recording.Using the supplied microphoneAttach the XLR Adaptor when you use thesupplied microphone (ECM-XM1). You canInputting external soundrecord monaural sound with the super- INPUT1 jackdirectional microphone. INPUT2 jackSelecting a sound source INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switchSelecting a sound source level ATT (INPUT1) switch ATT (INPUT2) switchSelecting channel setting for recording REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switchGB 54. Selecting the recording level AUTO/MAN (CH1) switch Turn the AUDIO LEVEL dial or AUDIO LEVEL (CH1) dial to adjust the volume to the AUTO/MAN (CH2) switchproper level. AUDIO LEVEL (CH2) dial Confirm that the volume is at the Switching wind noise reduction toproper level with headphones or audio ON/OFF level meter (p. 88). LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch LOW CUT (INPUT2) switchTo restore automatic adjustmentSet the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch Attach the XLR Adaptor (p. 12), or to AUTO. and connect the supplied microphone to INPUT1 jack .Reducing wind noiseYou can reduce wind noise input from the Set the INPUT1 (LINE/MIC/INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks or . MIC+48V) switch to MIC+48V.Set the LOW CUT (INPUT1) switch Set the REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) or LOW CUT (INPUT2) switch to switch to CH1CH2ON. This setting enables recording on both CH1, CH2. Set the switch to CH1 if you want to record on CH1 only. Tips You can select [ Audio Format] from Adjusting the recording level[Linear PCM] or [Dolby Digital] whenrecording in high definition image quality You can adjust the recording level input (HD). from the INPUT1 /INPUT2 jacks. You can adjust the volume of the headphones or You cannot adjust the recording level of the speaker with [Volume] (p. 86). You can set [Audio Output Timing] of internal microphone and MIC input jack.headphones and audio output jacks (p. 86). Set the AUTO/MAN (CH1/CH2) switch of the channel to be adjusted ( or ) to MAN.GB 55. Using an external audio device ATT 0dB: -60dBuATT 10dB: -50dBuSet as follows when you use a microphoneATT 20dB: -40dBuother than the supplied microphone or an Notesexternal audio device (mixer, etc.). When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch or is set to LINE, the Select the sound source to be input level is fixed to +4dBu. Even if you resetthe ATT switch, the input level does not change.input. Set the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/ MIC+48V) switch or according Set the channel to be recorded. to the device to be connected to the You can select the channel to be INPUT1/INPUT2 jacks or .recorded with REC CH SELECT External audio device (mixer, etc.): (INPUT1) switch .Advanced operations LINE Dynamic microphone or microphoneThe position Audio recorded on CH1, of the REC CH2 with built-in battery: MIC CH SELECT Microphone that is 48 V phantom (INPUT1) power compliant: MIC+48Vswitch NotesCH1CH2 INPUT1CH1 If you connect a device that does not support CH248V phantom power, malfunction may resultfrom setting this switch to MIC+48V. Check CH1 INPUT1CH1before connecting the device. INPUT2CH2 If noise from the unused jack bothers you, setthe INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V)switch of the unused jack ( or ) to LINE. Tips To use a stereo microphone with two XLR (3PIN) plugs, connect Lch to the INPUT1 jack Set the input level of the and Rch to the INPUT2 jack , and set themicrophone REC CH SELECT (INPUT1) switch to CH1. When the INPUT1/INPUT2 (LINE/MIC/MIC+48V) switch or is set to MIC or MIC+48V, you can set the input level with ATT (INPUT1/INPUT2) switch or . Adjust according to the microphone sensitivity. ATT 10dB is recommended when you use the supplied microphone (ECM- XM1). The input levels are as follows. GB 56. Setting the image quality and recording mediaSelecting the frame rateYou can select the frame rate to be used to Selecting high definition imagerecord high definition image quality (HD) quality (HD) or standard image movies. Using [50i] is recommended for quality (STD)standard recording. Set [Frame Rate] You can select the desired image quality first, before setting [REC Mode] (p. 57). from the high definition image quality (HD) that enables you to record fine Touch(MENU) [Rec/ images, or the standard definition image Media SET] [Frame Rate]. quality (STD) that has more compatibility with various playback devices ([ HD Quality] is the default setting). Change the Touch the desired setting, and image quality according to the recording then touch [Next]. situation or the playback device. Touch the desired recording Touch (MENU) mode. [Rec/Media SET] [/Setting]. Touch . Touch [ HD Quality] to record high definition imageFrame rate/scanning system: quality (HD) images, or touch 50p: 50 progressive [STD Quality] to record 50i: 50 interlace standard definition image quality 25p: 25 progressive (STD) images.Tips Frame rate means the number of images thatare updated in a certain period of time. Touch.Recording image quality is changed. Tips You can record, play, or edit movies in the selected image quality only. To record, play, or edit movies in another image quality, change this setting.GB 57. Selecting the recording modeRecording mode Types of mediaFH/You can switch the recording mode toPS* FXHQ/LPselect the movie quality when recordinghigh definition image quality (HD)On this camcordermovies ([Highest Quality ] is the Internal recordingdefault setting). The recording time of the mediarecording media is changed depending on Memory cardthe recording mode.On external devices (MENU) [Rec/ External media Touch (USB storageMedia SET] [REC Mode].devices)Advanced operationsBlu-ray discs Touch the desired recording AVCHDmode. recording discs* [PS] can be set only when [Frame Rate] isset to [50p]. Tips Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/50pformat when the PS mode of high definitionThe recording modes available dependimage quality (HD) is selected, and withon the selected [ Frame Rate] AVCHD 1920 1080/50i or 1920 1080/25p(p. 56).format when the FX or FH mode is selected.When the HQ or LP mode of high definition *appears on a medium icon if a movie image quality (HD) is selected, movies are recorded with the selected recording recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/50i format. mode cannot be saved on that medium. You can select the following high definitionimage quality (HD) recording mode. [50p Quality] (AVC HD 28M (PS)) Touch. [Highest Quality ] (AVC HD 24M (FX)) [High Quality ] (AVC HD 17M (FH)) [Standard] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) [Long Time ] (AVC HD 5M (LP))Recording modes and the media The recording mode of the standard imageTypes of media that images can be saved quality (STD) is limited to the following value.on will depend on the recording mode [Standard] (STD 9M (HQ))selected. M, such as in 24M, means Mbps.For details on a save operation using theexternal devices, see page 64. GB 58. Performing the format When the internal recording media is selected on the [Format] screen, touch Formatting deletes all the movies and [Empty]. photos to recover recordable free space. Touch(MENU) [Rec/ Media SET] [Format]. Select the recording media to be Notes formatted. Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). You cannot perform [Empty] unless you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet Touch. (wall socket). To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing [Empty]. Notes Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for thisoperation. operation (p. 19). While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations To avoid the loss of important images, youor shocks to your camcorder. should save them before formatting the You can check the time that the camcorder will recording media.take to delete data on the LCD screen. Protected movies and photos will also be If you stop performing [Empty] while deleted.[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the While [Executing...] is displayed, do not turnoperation by performing [Format] or [Empty] on/off the power, operate the buttons on thewhen you use the camcorder next time. camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from your camcorder. (The ACCESS lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.) To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered [Empty] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal recording media of the camcorder. In this way it may become more difficult to recover any original data. When you dispose of or transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [Empty].GB 59. Making good use ofyour camcorderDeleting movies and photosYou can free media space by deletingmovies and photos from recording media. Notes When [/Setting] is set to You cannot restore images once they are[STD Quality], appearsdeleted. Save important movies and photos ininstead of.advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the ACAdaptor from your camcorder while deleting Touch and display the markthe images. It may damage the recording media. on the movies or photos to be Do not eject the memory card while deletingimages from the memory card. deleted. You cannot delete protected movies and photos. Advanced operationsUndo the protection of the movies and photosto delete them, before you try to delete them(p. 60). Tips If you start playing back an image by selecting it Touch and hold the desired thumbnail sofrom the Event Index screen, you can delete the that you can confirm the image. Touchimage using on the playback screen.to return to the previous screen. To delete all images recorded in the recordingmedia, and recover all the recordable space ofthe media, format the media (p. 58). Touch . Reduced-size images which enable you to viewmany images at the same time on an indexscreen are called thumbnails. To delete all movies/photos in an event at one time Press (View Images) (p. 34). In step 3, touch [All In Event]. Touch(MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Delete]. To select and delete movies,touch [Multiple Images] Touch / to select the desired[ MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ event, then touch .[MOVIE/PHOTO]. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touchto return to the previous screen. Touch.GB 60. Protecting recorded movies and To undo the protection of movies andphotos photos (Protect)Touch the movie or photo marked with Protect movies and photos to avoid deletingin step 4. them by mistake.disappears. will be displayed on the protected images.To protect all movies/photos in anevent at one time In step 3, touch [Set All In Event]. Press(View Images) (p. 34). Touch(MENU) [Edit/ Copy] [Protect]. To select and protect movies, Touch / to select the desired touch [Multiple Images] event, then touch . Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so [ MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/that you can confirm the image. Touch [MOVIE/PHOTO]. to return to the previous screen. When [/Setting] is set to Touch .[STD Quality], appearsinstead of. To undo the protection of an eventIn step 3 above, touch [Remove All InEvent], select the desired movies/photos, Touch the movies and photos tothen touch . be protected.is displayed on the selected images. Copying imagesYou can copy images recorded on theinternal memory of the camcorder onto amemory card.Insert the memory card in the camcorderon which photos are copied. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image. Touch Notesto return to the previous screen. When you record an image on the memory cardfor the first time, create the image database fileby touching (MENU) [Rec/Media Touch . SET] [Repair Img. DB F.] [MemoryCard]. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor toprevent your camcorder from running out ofGB0 61. power during dubbing. Tips Select the image to be copied. The original copy of the image will not be [Multiple Images]: Touch the image todeleted after the copy operation has beenbe copied, and mark it with . You cancompleted. select multiple images. The images recorded by this camcorder andstored onto the recording media are calledoriginal. Press(View Images) (p. 34). Touch the desired thumbnail so that you Touch(MENU) [Edit/ can confirm the image. Touch toCopy] [Copy].Advanced operations return to the selection screen.The media selection screen appears.[All In Event]: Select the Event to be copied, then touch. You cannot Touch the desired item to select select multiple Events.the source and the destinationfor the images to be copied. Touch .[Int. Memory Memory Card]The [Copy] screen appears. Tips To check the movies or photos after the copy operation is finished, use [Media Select] to select the destination medium, and then play the copied movies/photos (p. 26). You can copy images to various types of external media (p. 64). Touch the type of copy operation.[Multiple Images]: To select multipleimages and copy them[All In Event]: To copy all images of aspecified event Touch the type of image youwant to copy. GB 1 62. A slight difference may occur from the pointDividing a moviewhere you touch and the actual dividing You can divide a movie to delete point, as your camcorder selects the dividingpoint based on about half-second increments. unnecessary parts. Only simple editing is available on thecamcorder. Use commercially available software Touch [ Divide] on the for more advanced editing. movie playback screen.Capturing a photo from a movie Touch, thenat the pointYou can capture images from movies where you want to divide the recorded in the internal memory. movie into scenes.The movie pauses. Touch [Photo Capture] thatappears on the playback screenof a movie. Touch/to adjust the dividing point with more The [Photo Capture] screen appears. precision. Touch, thenat the pointwhere you want to capture aphoto.The movie pauses.Returns to the beginning of the Touch/ to adjust theselected moviecapturing point with moreprecision. Touch . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the Returns to the beginning of the protection of the movie to divide it, before youselected movie try to divide it (p. 60). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing Touch . the movie. It may damage the recording media.When capturing is finished, the screen Do not eject the memory card while dividingreturns to pause. movies on the memory card.GB 63. Notes The image size is fixed based on the imagequality of the movie. If the movie was recordedwith one of the following image quality levels,the image size will be set as shown below. High definition image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality: 0.3 M (4:3) The recording medium where you want to savephotos should have enough free space. The recording date and time of captured photosis the same as the recording date and time of Advanced operationsthe movies. If the movie you are capturing from has no datacode, the recording date and time of the photowill be the date and time you captured fromthe movie.GB 64. Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devicesConnecting cablePageExternal media deviceSaving images on an external USB Adapter Cablemedia device with high (supplied)66definition image quality (HD).DVD writer other thanDVDirect ExpressSaving images on a DVD discwith high definition image USB cable (supplied)69quality (HD) or with standarddefinition image quality (STD).Hard disk recorder, etc.Saving images on a DVD discA/V connecting cablewith standard definition image (supplied)70quality (STD). Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved. Notes The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/ recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/ recorders may fail to eject the disc. The types of media on which images are saved See page 57.GB 65. The devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.Saving images with an external device GB 66. Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an Operation is not assured with every device external media device (USB storage satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, devices), such as an external hard diskgo to the Sony support website in your drive. You can also play back images on thecountry/region. camcorder or another playback device. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall1Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the socket) using the supplied AC adaptor (p. 19). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with DC IN jack of your camcorder and the external media device.the wall outlet (wall socket).2 Tips You can import images saved on the external If the external medium device media device to your computer by using the supplied software Content Management has the AC power cable, connect Utility. it to the wall outlet (wall socket). Functions available after saving images on an external media device playback of images through the camcorder3Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the external media device.(p. 68) importing images to a computer Devices that cannot be used as an4Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your external media device You cannot use the following devices as an camcorder. external media device.Make sure not to disconnect the USB media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TBcable while [Preparing image database ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive file. Please wait.] is displayed on the media devices connected via a USB hub LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is media devices with built-in USB hub card reader displayed on the camcorder screen, touch. Notes You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function. USB Adaptor The FAT file system is available for your Cable (supplied) camcorder. If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS file system, etc., format the external media device using the camcorder before use. The format screen appears when an external media device is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that important data has not previously been saved on the external media device before you format it using the camcorder.GB 67. 5 Connect the external mediadevice and touch [Copy.] on theView] or Event Index is displayed) of theexternal media device. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.camcorder screen. NotesMovies and photos that are stored onThe number of scenes you can save on theone of the camcorders recording media external media device are as follows. However, even if the external media device has free space,selected in [Media Select], and that you cannot save scenes exceeding the followinghave not yet been saved on externalnumber.media device can be saved on the High definition image quality (HD) movies:connected media device at this time. Max. 3,999 This operation is available only when there Standard definition image quality (STD)are newly recorded images. movies: Max. 9,9996 Photos: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes may be smallerAfter operation is completed,depending on the type of images recorded.touchon the camcorderSaving images with an external devicescreen. Saving desired movies and photosYou can save desired images in thecamcorder to the external media device.When connecting an external mediadeviceThe images saved in the external media Connect the camcorder to thedevice are displayed on the LCD screen. external media device and touchWhen an external media device is[Play without copying.].connected, the USB icon will appear on theEvent View of the external medium isEvent View screen, etc. displayed. Touch(MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Copy] .You can make menu settings of the external Follow the instructions thatmedia device such as deleting images. appear on the screen to selectTouch (MENU) [Edit/Copy] on the recording media, imageEvent View. selection methods and type ofthe image.To disconnect the external mediadeviceYou cannot copy images from anexternal media device to the internal Touch while the camcorder is inrecording medium on the camcorder.the playback standby mode ([Event GB 68. To perform [Direct Copy] manually When you selected [Multiple You can perform [Direct Copy] manually Images], touch the image to bewhile the camcorder is connected to an saved.external media device.appears. Touch (MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Direct Copy] on the [Event View]screen of the external media device. Touch [Copy images that have not beencopied.]. Touch . Notes Press and hold the image down on the If your camcorder does not recognize theLCD screen to confirm the image. Touchexternal media device, try the following to return to the previous screen.operations. If you select [All In Event], select the event Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to yourto copy with / . You cannot camcorder.select multiple events. If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet Touch (wall socket). on the camcorder screen. Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Event View of the external media device is displayed. Select the image you want to view and play back the image (p. 34). You can also view images on a TVconnected to your camcorder (p. 38).GB 69. Creating a highdefinition imagequality (HD) disc with aThe [USB Select] screen appears on theDVD writer other than camcorder screen.If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,DVDirect Expresstouch(MENU) [Setup] [(Connection)] [USB Connect].Use the USB cable to connect yourcamcorder to a Sony DVD writer whichis compatible with high definition image3 Touch [USB Connect] on thecamcorder screen.quality (HD) movies. Refer also to the4instruction manuals supplied with the DVDwriter. Record movies on the DVD writer. Notes For details, refer to the instruction You cannot use DVDirect Express.manuals supplied with the DVD writer.5 Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wallsocket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for thisoperation (p. 19).After the operation is completed, Saving images with an external device Sony DVD writer may not be available in sometouchon thecount